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All these questions can be googled for an answer, or op could speak with a member of clergy.
It’s clear that anti-religion posters pose questions to make religion seem cruel, then flee and watch as people comment on their fake dilemma. op won’t answer what religion she is. once the question has been posted, op rarely shows up again. God isn’t bound by sacraments, and desires His children be saved. |
No matter the religion: God is not bound by sacraments. That is what op should remember. |
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I’m Catholic, and I have been told that there is only one person that we can be certain is not in Heaven, and that is Judas, and I have been told that there is no one we can be certain is not in Heaven.
There are many people that the Catholic Church recognizes as saints who have died and gone to Heaven, but I have never heard of the opposite of that, namely people we know for sure are not in Heaven. So, while baptism places a mark on your soul that you are part of the Church, it doesn’t mean that you are bound for Heaven or that others are not. There is no way to know that. |
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op, are you Catholic?
Or has op disappeared? op, if you are genuine, why do you ask for opinions/support, and then disappear? |
Correct -- a baptized person can sin after being baptized and go to hell for eternity for his/her sin while here on Earth. |
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OR, this forum is about discussing religion and the question of baptism is an interesting one. I'm intrigued. |
How is someone saved? |
pp - are you suggesting that people should just stop posting on DCUM and consult google or their pastor from now on? |
There is no way to know almost everything about religion. It is a question of belief. I personally view baptism as a symbolic expression- much like all of the sacraments. Baptism is a symbolic expression of joining a faith and dedicating oneself (or a parent dedicating the baby to it I guess). The same goes with marriage and communion. None of them are determinative regarding salvation or "getting into heaven." |
So then there’s really no importance attached to being “saved”? |
Speaking for myself- the importance is about having a firm belief that guides you life and your choices and provides comfort, security, and purpose. The importance is not about "heaven" |
Yeah, now I'm confused too. So is getting into "heaven" different from having "eternal life?" Cuz that's what John 3:16 says you'll have if you believeth in Him. |
It isn't really about death. It is about fear of death, and having meaning in life. |
Whether living with yourself forever is Heaven or Hell depends on what kind of person you are. |